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Janine Starks on Emerge: insights from a financial expert

"The smile on my face could not be bigger. I’ve just downloaded Emerge, a digital alternative to our big banks. After giving it a road test, let me tell you why I like this new player." - Janine Starks, The Post

The truth about your bank account

For decades, Kiwis have been dealing with banks that aren't really ours. Owned by Aussies, designed around profit margins instead of people, and running on outdated systems. It's not just annoying. It's unfair.

Parliament Banking Report Validates Our Mission: New Zealand Needs Real Banking Competition

A landmark parliamentary inquiry into banking competition has validated the path we've been on since day one – New Zealand's banking sector needs genuine competition to deliver better outcomes for Kiwis.

Why we put Simon Bridges in Mad Mike’s drift car.

When we tell people they can sign up to Emerge in just 7 minutes, they usually think we're exaggerating. So we decided to prove it.

Emerging Insights: Unlocking Startup Capital

Guests came for the insights, and stayed for the vibes.

What does it take to challenge the big Aussie banks in NZ?

Stuff swung by to ask us how hard it was to compete with the big banks in NZ (and start a bank ourselves).

We're joining the FMA's regulatory sandbox

Both Emerge & SquareOne have been accepted into the Financial Market Authority’s regulatory sandbox. This a massive step forward for financial innovation in Aotearoa, giving our customers faster access to smarter, safer products.

SquareOne goes from kids’ pocket money to SMEs

SquareOne has changed its name to Emerge and is expanding from teaching kids about money to offering services to SMEs.

The NZ fintech that wants to challenge the banks

Fintech startup Emerge wants to 'fix' banking in New Zealand, starting with SMEs before launching into personal accounts.

365 Days of Emerge

Twelve months ago, we launched Emerge. Hard and fast—because small businesses didn’t have time to wait. And we didn’t just say we were different—we proved it.

Emerging competitors in the banking Olympics

Fintechs are lining up, after the Commerce Commission opened the door to new competition.

Emerge named in Forbes Asia Top 100 to Watch

Emerge was one of only two Kiwi companies to be listed in Forbes Asia 100 Company's to Watch list for 2024.

Emerge shakes up market with SME offering

Emerge launches SME challenger product aiming to disrupt business accounts.

Emerge under the spotlight at Icehouse Showcase

Emerge was pitched to 1000 of New Zealand's leading investors in Icehouse Ventures' annual showcase event.

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